Counsellor profile
Byron Harris, NCPS
Counsellor - Stress and Anxiety
See online counselling options- ACT
- CBT
- Mindfulness
About Byron
Counsellor Byron Harris is a member of NCPS with seven years' experience. He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and related issues including relationship and intimacy difficulties, ADHD and compassion fatigue.
Byron uses a pluralistic approach. He starts with a first session to agree what matters to the client and what they want from counselling. Sessions are reviewed regularly so the work can change if that helps. He offers both short-term and longer-term work, including single-session plans when that suits the client.
In practice Byron draws on a mix of methods. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioural techniques, dialectical behaviour approaches and mindfulness work alongside client-centred listening. That means sessions can include practical strategies, attention to thoughts and feelings, and exercises to build coping skills.
Byron's background is in behavioural management and support work, with more than ten years' prior experience. He holds a BSc degree and an Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling. His additional post-qualification diplomas include CBT, REBT, child and adolescent counselling, solution-focused couples counselling and mindfulness competency to teach for children and adults.
He asks people to be clear about aims early on so the counselling has a visible focus. Sessions aim to make problems easier to understand and to try approaches that fit the client's life and goals.
How Byron uses ACT, CBT and mindfulness online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match your values. It can help when worry, avoidance or feeling stuck make everyday life harder. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and teaches practical skills to change them. It is often used for anxiety, depression and stress-related problems. Mindfulness therapy trains attention to the present moment and simple exercises to reduce reactivity and improve focus. It can support coping with strong emotions and with ongoing stress. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Byron discusses different methods with each person and decides together which to try. He reviews how approaches are working as sessions proceed so the plan can change if needed. Confirm the exact session formats before you book because the profile does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work and family life, avoid travel time, or choose shorter check-ins when that suits you. Registered and accredited professionals often use video or phone sessions, but check which formats Byron currently offers before you schedule.Areas of expertise
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he focus on?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and depression, plus relationship and intimacy-related issues and ADHD.
What is his therapeutic style?
He follows a pluralistic approach, using different methods such as ACT, CBT, DBT and mindfulness depending on what helps.
How much experience does he have?
He has seven years of practice as a counsellor and over ten years of prior work in behavioural management and support.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is registered with NCPS as stated in his profile.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not take international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
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